This scenic race has a little bit of up and down, and
some very fast sections. The course is on single-track trails and not on the bridle trails.

This is
a race to honor the veterans among us. If you are a veteran, or current or former
member of the armed forces, current Emergency Services person, then your entry is FREE. Just show up on race
day and fill-out & sign the waiver. (We do accept donations to help pay for the shelter, porta potties, insurance,
photos, stickers, timing, permit, etc.).

Just a $20 entry fee for "regular folks", if you sign-up ONLINE
and in advance. Day of race sign-up will be $25. If you want to run with your dog, there will be a $10 fee, day
of race.

This year's race course had to be changed to a southern-route out-and-back,
because of a "controlled burn" by the park. It went-off without a hitch, due to the many wonderful volunteers and with
the help of the Marines and the Army.

We had a record turnout of 107 runners, with additional canine runners,
as well. Thanks to everyone who participated or volunteered.

Nathan Jones, a third grader from Gardner, KS had extensive surgery recently
after his optometrist discovered a large white mass that was later determined to be a brain tumor. Nathan is presently
experiencing paralysis on the right side of his body and his prognosis remains unknown. Nathan continues to make improvements
but it could be a very long and expensive process during his stay in the hospital. His father is taking an unpaid leave
from his job to be with Nathan but still needs to pay his monthly insurance premiums.

Proceeds from this race will go toward off-setting the cost of the insurance
premiums.

TRAIL RUNNERS ARE GENEROUS! We raised $609 dollars for Nathan's
cause. One female runner wrote a $100 check on the spot. Thank Kyle Amos for his hard work organizing the fund
(and trail marking, results, etcetera).